James J. Stoker, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American applied mathematician and engineer (1905-1992)
Date of Birth: 02-Mar-1905
Place of Birth: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Date of Death: 19-Oct-1992
Profession: mathematician, university teacher
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About James J. Stoker
- James Johnston Stoker (March 2, 1905 – October 19, 1992) was an American applied mathematician and engineer.
- He was director of the Courant Institute of Mathematical Sciences and is considered one of the founders of the institute, Courant and Friedrichs being the others.
- Stoker is known for his work in differential geometry and theory of water waves.
- He is also the author of the now classic book Water Waves: The Mathematical Theory with Applications.
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